DIY Reusable Coffee-Cup Sleeve

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Materials

– Felt

– Scissors

– Rickrack or ribbon

– Embroidery thread

– Glue

– Sewing needle and thread, or sewing machine

-Paper coffee sleeve (use one to save hundreds!)

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Step 1:

Open a paper coffee sleeve and trace the shape onto your felt. Then cut out the sleeve shape from the felt.

Step 2:

Pin the rickrack or ribbon to the front of sleeve.

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Step 3:

Sew the rickrack or ribbon to the sleeve by hand or use a sewing machine.

Step 4:

Wrap the felt sleeve around a paper coffee cup and adjust it for sizing. Make sure it’s snug. Pin the sleeve ends together to hold them in place.

 

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Step 5:

Sew the sleeve ends together with an over stitch.

 

Now your coffee sleeve is done! Carry it with you in your purse, knapsack or pocket, so next time you buy a coffee, it’s ready to use. This will help you be kind to trees and make a small difference every day!

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Now your coffee sleeve is done! Carry it with you in your purse, knapsack or pocket, so next time you buy a coffee, it’s ready to use. This will help you be kind to trees and make a small difference every day!

SOURCE:http://www.marthastewart.com/1108855/diy-reusable-coffee-cup-sleeve